The legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains the most mysterious and controversial of all shipwreck tales heard around the Great Lakes. Featuring exclusive footage of the construction of the “Fitz,” this live lecture includes interviews from the builders, sailors, and investigators into the largest shipwreck on the Great Lakes. Also featured is footage from Ric’s 550’ dive down to the wreck site.
Part geography and part mythology, the American West retains a powerful allure in popular culture. Join an educator from Smithsonian American Art Museum as we view digital images and explore depictions of the people, lifestyles, and landscapes of the 19th century West to better understand this dynamic period of history.
The New York Tenement Museum’s newest initiative, Reclaiming Black Spaces, highlights stories of how Black and African Americans shaped the Lower East Side as they made homes, started businesses, and formed communities. Who and where were the communities that drew Black New Yorkers to Lower Manhattan, and how did they resist the racism that they faced? Join us for this engaging session.
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle, a meditative art form that invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an
easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Unleash your creativity and find tranquility through Zentangle, a meditative art form that invites you to create intricate patterns and experience the joy of mindful expression. The Zentangle Method is an
easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Join us and connect with your inner artist.
Join us for this live presentation with marine experts from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Australia. Featuring recorded videos and images, you will discover the crucial roles of corals and their symbiotic relationships with organisms like algae and anemonefish. Learn about the main threats facing the Reef and explore simple actions everyone can take to help protect this vital ecosystem, no matter where they are in the world.
While it used to be common for stage musicals to be adapted as films, the trend has reversed, and now many new Broadway musicals are based on popular films. How far back does this trend go? And what caused the switch? From A Little Night Music and The Lion King to Moulin Rouge and Some Like It Hot, entertainment historian John Kenrick will discuss this popular trend with backstage stories and stellar performance videos.
Become a penguin expert as you learn about penguins all over the world, including the three types of cold-weather penguins housed inside the Scott Aquarium. During this live virtual field trip, you will witness their unique behaviors and amazing adaptations from a front row seat at one of the world’s premier penguin exhibits.
Join Dr. Susan Solomon, Professor at MIT, for an inspiring lecture based on her book Solvable, where she highlights our ability to tackle environmental challenges. Drawing on her experiences with the ozone layer and other successes, Solomon offers a hopeful roadmap for addressing the climate crisis, emphasizing that change is achievable through collective effort and engagement.
The Victorian Era was England’s Golden Age of plant exploration, when a passion for natural history led to a surge in house plant collecting. During Queen Victoria’s reign, these plants not only transformed home decor but also improved indoor air quality. Join garden historian, Lesley Parness, as she discusses popular Victorian plants, their care, and tips for adding a touch of Victorian elegance to your home.